Lead Project Controls Analyst

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Project Controls Analyst opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 12/16/25 (by Noon ET)

Lead Project Controls Analyst-

Duties:

- Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

- Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment.

- Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to: Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes.

- Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.

- Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.

- Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.

- Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.

- Maintain working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems.

- Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.

- Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling.

- Assist in personnel selection and training as directed.

- Initiate and/or participate in developmental activities.

- Develop and deliver training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.

- Prepare and present financial information in appropriate format to senior SRNS management

- Lead project cost reviews/schedule meetings.

Education & Years of Experience:

- Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience. Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Skills/Experience:

- Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.

- Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.

- Possesses strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience on DOE/NNSA/DOD Capital Projects.

- Ten (10) years of experience utilizing P6 software to measure schedule performance against an approved project/program baseline.

- Experience resource loading schedules in P6 including manpower, materials and equipment to support tracking project progress, financial status and performance metrics.

- Ten (10) years of experience tracking cost performance against an approved project/program baseline.

- Experience with Change Control including trends and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).

- Experience utilizing the following software: P6, Cobra, Empower, Success.

- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

- Experience with planning and forecast development.

- Possessed an active DOE clearance (L) or (Q) within the past two (2) years.

Other Job Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (a DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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